Had my LAP BAND done on 11-26-2007 in Buffalo, NY at Buffalo General Hospital by Dr. Aaron Hoffman. I've have had no problems what-so-ever and the support from Dr. Hoffman has been FANTASTIC. He is the BEST doctor ever! I would recommend anybody from the Buffalo, Rochester, NY area to have Dr. Hoffman perform the BAND! GREAT DOC!:eek:

it is, I wish I knew some one who knew about this and statistics on revision etc. I am frustrated cause I dont know what to expect

Hey all

Vicki - I'm so sorry, but on a happy note, probably explains alot and you can get that reflux under control. I have been sick and eating bad for over a week because I eat what I can get down.

I've been on broth and cream soup for 2 days but i just almost killed myself choking down 3/4 cup of soup, so I should just stick to liquids. I'll do it with you. Get lots of s/f pops

CALL ME ANYTIME! OK????

I'm off to do some cleaning

i agree with jenn...at least you have an answer now. i have been tight but never had problems with water

its sunday afternoon and i had another bad night and I called hoff and he said to come to the er he is doing surgery in the am. hopes to do a revision but may come out.. talk to you soon, I'm so scared, please say a prayer..

its sunday afternoon and i had another bad night and I called hoff and he said to come to the er he is doing surgery in the am. hopes to do a revision but may come out.. talk to you soon, I'm so scared, please say a prayer..

Vicki, you will definantly be in our prayers.. you know that Dr. H. will take good care of you so try not to worry..ok.

Vicki

xoxoxo you are in my prayers. Please let us know

how you make out

its sunday afternoon and i had another bad night and I called hoff and he said to come to the er he is doing surgery in the am. hopes to do a revision but may come out.. talk to you soon, I'm so scared, please say a prayer..

I hope all goes well for you Vicki.. I am sure hoff will do everything he can. I will be thinking of you and keeping you in my prayers.

Maria

Hey all

Vicki - I'm so sorry, but on a happy note, probably explains alot and you can get that reflux under control. I have been sick and eating bad for over a week because I eat what I can get down.

I've been on broth and cream soup for 2 days but i just almost killed myself choking down 3/4 cup of soup, so I should just stick to liquids. I'll do it with you. Get lots of s/f pops

CALL ME ANYTIME! OK????

I'm off to do some cleaning

Hope you feel better soon Jenn..

Maria

Hope you feel better soon Jenn..

Maria

Thanks, It must have been pms, because I ate like a pig tonight with no problems. Going to the gym every day starting tomorrow, meeting my sister so no excuses!

good lucky vicki:thumbup:

Vicki,

Im so glad I checked in. I m so sorry about your band. I pray that everything goes ok with you. At least you know you are in good hands with Dr Hoffman. I do feel as though they should have investigated this earlier since you are constantly having problems.

Good luck girl and keep us posted

Has anyone heard how Vicki is? Thinking about her!

Has anyone heard how Vicki is? Thinking about her!

I just got off the phone with Vicki and she's doing really well! She sounds nice and strong...Dr. H. came in the room and told her everything looked good and that she can go home today...she has to make sure she does'nt get a fever. Oh and he said she had moderate scar tissue around her band/stomach which made it a little difficult for him..the surgery took like 3 hours! Anyways she said Heeey to everyone and she'll be online when she can! :thumbup:

Thanks for the update Yvette

So here I am, like vet said I am home, actually just walked in the door 7:30 pm. long drawn out day. I am very sore, but have to say for a 3 hour surgery its not as bad as the first one. no port and no gas pain. I am sick, have bronchitis, laryngitis, and sore throat due to asperating bloody acid from my stomach during the nights. they tested my coffee ground reflux and it was defenitely blood. I am very happy my band was able to be revised, because when I went in the o.r. he wasn't sure if it had to come out or not. I have to watch for fever in case there is a puncture in my stomach, although he doesnt think so, he even scoped me when I was under. Thanx for all the support from everyone, sure meant alot. and a special hoorah to Vet for holding my hand on the phone thoughout this process, I luv ya gurlfriend! will keep you all posted, on liquids till he says otherwise, maybe fri. got to get an appt for next week to see him.XXXXXXOOOOOO to all.

Edited March 3, 201016 yr by vicki's band